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How Can Viruses Affect the Growth of Zooplankton on Phytoplankton in a Chemostat?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, we investigated a simple mathematical model describing the consumption of virus-infected phytoplankton by zooplankton in a chemostat. The system was studied by calculating the basic reproduction number, the equilibrium points, and their local and global stability. A sensitivity analysis was used to identify key chemostat factors that significantly affected the aquatic system. Additionally, we considered an optimal strategy based on the use of the dilution rate as an operating parameter that helps maintain the ecological balance of the aquatic food web.

Source: Mathematics

DOI: 10.3390/math13071192

Authors: Nada A. Almuallem, Miled El Hajji

Institution: University of Jeddah

Language: English

Topic: Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology Models

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137

Funder: University of Jeddah